John Snell wrote about the importance of farmers’ markets to the endurance of his family’s multi-generational farm in the Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association Spring Newsletter. Subscribe to their newsletter to read more stories like this. Fun fact: John’s daughter, Carolyn Snell, is our new Board Chair! Member Spotlight: Snell Family Farms HistoryBuxton, ME Forty-eight […]
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January 24, 2024 CategoriesHelp Secure State Funding for Maine Harvest Bucks – LD 2093
January 15, 2024 CategoriesSAVE THE DATE: the hearing begins Monday, 1/22, at 11am. We expect LD 2093 to be heard after lunch, so tune in by 1pm. If you support Maine Harvest Bucks, consider submitting written testimony, or signing up to provide oral testimony via Zoom or in person. Use this resource for your testimony and for directions […]
Conference Sponsorship 2024
October 6, 2023 CategoriesThe annual Maine Farmers’ Market Conference will take place on February 6, 2024 from 8am-4pm at the Best Western Hotel in Waterville. Sponsor Payments Sponsors may pay by check or online (see button below): Pay by check – mail your check to: Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets PO Box 313 Freeport, ME 04032 For sponsors, this […]
Now Recruiting! Farmers’ Market Organizer Training
June 12, 2023 CategoriesBoost your management skill-sets and help markets thrive. Learn how to be a more engaged market member. Join Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets, Farmers Market Coalition, NOFA-VT, and experts in farmers’ market organizing and mediation. Who can join? Farmers’ market organizers (vendors, managers, volunteers) and service providers that work with farmers’ markets. Ideally, at least […]